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Nixa, MO vs Elizabethtown, PA

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Are people in Elizabethtown older or younger than people in Nixa?
- The Median Age in Elizabethtown is 0.1 years older than in Nixa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethtown or Nixa?
- Elizabethtown housing costs are 5.2% less expensive than Nixa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethtown or Nixa?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethtown is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Nixa.

Things to do in Nixa?
Nixa is located just 20 miles north of Springfield in Christian County Missouri. Founded in 1870 by settlers from Scotland and Ireland along Indian Creek it now has a population over 15 thousand residents today who enjoy a thriving downtown district full of independent shops & eateries plus plenty of recreational opportunities on nearby rivers & lakes like Campengo Lake & Finley river access points which offer fishing boating camping & more!

Things to do in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, PA sits in Lancaster county boasting a population close to 13,000 people. This small town features plenty of attractions such as its historical covered bridge or Elizabethtown College with scenic views on its beautiful campus. Visitors here may also enjoy recreational activities like golfing at Spooky Nook Sports Complex or biking at Susquehanna Trail offering plenty of nature along its trail route!

 Nixa, MOElizabethtown, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,574329,725,481
 Median Income$66,264  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$292,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Nixa    6 Reviews

Moved to Nixa from CA during the poandemic and moved back home again. At first it was beautiful in the fall climate. Then came the brutal midwest winter and -20F. Our  More

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Out of state resident opinion: Moved here from out of state. Weather is consistently humid. Rains every few days. Expect damage to your home and car yearly from flooding  More

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We moved here from the west coast over 15 years ago and love it. The first thing our family noticed was how friendly and helpful the people were here. People out west  More

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Reviews for Elizabethtown    4 Reviews

If you are a dog owner there is no place with in the town to enjoy time with your pet. Southeastern PA's westernmost town offers train service, in fact good, Amtrak  More

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Being a 40+ year resident of Elizabethtown, I can think of many reasons I love living here...not least of which is the people. It's a wonderful place to raise a  More

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Central Pennsylvania is a great place to live because of the small towns and communities that also give you access to major metropolitan areas such as Philly, NYC,  More

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